Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Accelera; Aragonite (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to maintain reliability in our industrial systems, focusing on PLC logic, electrical circuitry, and precision instrumentation to optimize plant performance.

You will diagnose, calibrate, and commission control systems, perform preventive maintenance, document processes, and support safe, compliant operations in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Able to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Solid understanding of electrical maintenance and control circuitry.
• Capable of adapting to varying operational schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and comply with industrial protocols and standards.
• Diagnose and resolve malfunctions in control systems and instrumentation.
• Calibrate and perform preventative maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity.
• Install and commission new control systems, wiring, and motor controls.
• Maintain thorough documentation and logs for compliance and transparency.
• Perform general electrical maintenance including motors and lighting.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Control circuitry

Schedule adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal technical training in instrumentation or electrical systems

Tools

PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Industrial automation software

Job description

As an Instrumentation and Controls Technician, you will serve as a critical technical resource responsible for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our industrial systems. You will utilize your expertise in PLC logic, electrical circuitry, and precision instrumentation to optimize plant performance and ensure seamless operational continuity.

About the Role

As an Instrumentation and Controls Technician, you will serve as a critical technical resource responsible for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of our industrial systems. You will utilize your expertise in PLC logic, electrical circuitry, and precision instrumentation to optimize plant performance and ensure seamless operational continuity.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize a culture of safety by strictly adhering to all industrial protocols and regulatory standards during every maintenance task.
• Diagnose and resolve complex malfunctions within control systems and instrumentation to minimize downtime.
• Execute precise calibration and preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment accuracy and longevity.
• Install and commission new control systems, including power wiring, cabling, and motor control centers.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and logs to support compliance and operational transparency.
• Perform general electrical maintenance, including the service and replacement of motors and lighting systems.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Strong understanding of electrical maintenance and control circuitry.
• Capacity to adapt to varying operational schedules as business needs dictate.

Preferred Skills

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in heavy industrial environments such as refineries, chemical plants, or steel mills.
• Formal technical training or a degree in instrumentation or electrical systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and industrial automation software.